Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Advertising • Aerospace (& Defense) |
Stages | Expansion, MBO/LBO, Seed |
Investing | United States • Canada • Netherlands • Israel • Europe • Asia |
Space Angels, a division of Space Capital, is a seed-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in innovative companies operating within the space economy. With over a decade of experience in this niche market, the fund has a specialized understanding of space-based technologies and their wide-ranging applications across various industries. The team at Space Angels is composed of industry veterans who have not only built rockets, satellites, and operating systems but have also founded companies with assets currently in orbit. Moreover, they have a successful track record of leading ventures through exits, including a significant $500 million sale to Google. The investment thesis of Space Angels centers on sourcing and evaluating early-stage opportunities in companies that demonstrate incredible potential for growth in the space economy. These companies are at the cutting edge of innovation, building technologies that are foundational to the infrastructure of space commerce. By strategically investing in these areas, Space Angels aims to unlock the value within the space technology stack and foster the progression of the global economy. Their portfolio showcases a commitment to expanding the reach and impact of space tech in various sectors. Additionally, Space Angels contributes to thought leadership through publications, such as 'The Space Economy' by founder Chad Anderson, offering tools and insights on seizing the vast business opportunities presented by the burgeoning space industry. The firm's website offers regular updates on the space economy's investment trends, market analyses, and their portfolio companies' performance. Operational excellence and thought leadership position Space Angels not only as investors but as pioneers shaping the future of space entrepreneurship.